Concessions

Concessions and Commercial Space

If you have inquiries for food or commercial vendors, please contact the deparment directly via email, [email protected].

Concessions and Commercial Space Application

A non-refundable $25.00 Application Fee per booth is required for application consideration. This online application will not be reviewed and considered without the Fee, complete forms and Photos of your proposed booth, including a specific requested menu list or product list.

Credit/Debit Card Payments

Pay by Debit or Credit Card via STRIPE after submitting this application. (Credit/Debit Card payments incur a 4% processing fee.)

Check/Money Order Payments

Check or money orders, payable to "The Ventura County Fair" and mail to:

Ventura County Fair
10 W. Harbor Blvd.
Ventura, CA 93001 ATTN.: Madalyn Johnson

After you complete this application and if you have questions, please contact Concessions via email: [email protected]

Deadline for submission: June 14, 2024

Space Pricing

Main Street Location (outside): $1500.00 per 10x10 Location
Adventures in Shopping (inside): $1275.00 per 10x10 Location
Outdoor Shopping Marketplace: $900.00-$1,000.00 per 10x10 Location
Arts and Crafts Marketplace: $900.00-$1,000.00
Ocean Lane(outside): $1275.00 per 10 x10 Location ( includes a tent )
Additional space Charges for Corners & Islands: $100- $300 depending on location
Grounds Utility Fee: $145.00 minimum, and additional depending on usage needed.

Food Vendors

A deposit of $2,000 is required and will be credited towards your gross sales percentage.
The Ventura County Fair collects 25% of gross sales.
Electrical and Utility fee: $205.00 minimum, and additional depending on usage.

Vendor Information

Business Name(Required)

Contact Person(Required)

First Last

On-site Contact Person(Required)

First Last

On-site Phone Number(Required)

Address(Required)

Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code

Contact Email Address(Required)

Business Phone Number(Required)

Residence Phone Number

Mobile Phone Number

Booth Details

Booth Location Request (check all that apply)(Required)

Inside Building (limited availability)

Outside Space Preferred

Flexible, inside or outside space

Unsure

Booth Space Requested (in feet)(Required)

10 x 10

10 x 20

10 x 30

Other sizes require planning discussion with Fair Management

Other booth space size (requires discussion)(Required)

List all commercial products or items requested to sell(Required)

If accepted, a required utility fee of $145.00 applies to each both for electrical, water, power.

Booth location may or may not provide tent, pipe and drape depending on location.

Food Concessions (any type of food or drink, including samples)

Applying as a Food or Beverage Concessionaire with Trailer, Booth or Truck?(Required)

Yes

NOTE: You must submit photos of current concessions and entire commercial or food-space setup to complete this application.

Specify if sales are made from(Required)

Front

Side

Both Front and Side

Other

List all food and menu items with pricing. Those not listed will not be allowed.(Required)

Optional: upload menu (PDF, Maximum 50 MB)

Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 50 MB.

Upload photos of your current booth that would be used for the fair. (Four files and 50 MB max)(Required)

Drop files here or

Accepted file types: png, jpg, jpeg, pdf, Max. file size: 50 MB, Max. files: 4.

Previous Events, References, Supporting Documentation

Have you ever been a Vendor or worked in ANY capacity at the Ventura County Fair?(Required)

Yes

List two other Ventura County Fairgrounds multi-day events in which you have participated(Required)

Must list TWO professional events with references, including current phone numbers and email addresses.(Required)

Optional: upload additional supporting documentation (Max 4 files, 50 MB)

Drop files here or

Accepted file types: png, jpg, jpeg, pdf, Max. file size: 50 MB, Max. files: 4.

Additional Guidelines for the Ventura County Fair

The Ventura County Fair reserves the right to select the items a company is allowed to sell for highest level of product mix and choose their location to ensure the best Fair layout possible.
If accepted, exact & approved items will be listed on the Rental Agreement/Contract and Vendors may sell only those pre-approved items.
Spot Checks will be made on site throughout the duration of the Fair, and you may not be able to re-open until your items match your agreement.
The Fair does not grant exclusive rights to any vendor for any type of Product, Services, Food, or Beverage items.
This Application is not a Proposal or Guarantee of Space for the Ventura County Fair and along with Booth deposits, RV fees and Credential Fees, the application fee is non-refundable.
All new applicants, each year, must apply with a $25.00 non-refundable application fee. The application is only considered complete when in the Fair office we have the application, photos and payment.
Credit/Debit card transactions incur a 4% processing fee each time it is processed through our POS system.
All vendors must bring their own POS System and Wi-Fi / Hot Spots / Data usage set -up to run their own POS system with an appropriate amount of Wi-Fi or Data. The Fair is making with WI-FI -there will be days it may be at full capacity and we may or may not have Wi-fi passwords available.

Acceptance

New Vendor Applications will not be accepted after June 14, 2024

Application Acceptance(Required)

I agree to abide by the rules and regulations stipulated in this application. I also understand there will be no refunds for this application fee, RV fees or booth deposits. This application in no way implies or guarantees that a space will be offered. The Ventura County Fair reserves the right to refuse any application and may refuse to execute a contract without giving reason. The Ventura County Fair also reserves the right to relocate a stand at any time for the betterment of the fair and in accordance with regulations. By electronically signing ("e-signing") and completing this application, I confirm my understanding and agreement with all rules and regulations as presented.

Applicant e-Signature(Required)

Type full name

Today's date: 04/25/2024

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